Deco Boco Yatai, Famous Japanese Cafe in Padang

Padang, 20/8 — There is no doubt that Japanese culture has begun known worldwide, from their famous culture like Anime/Manga, tradition, technology, even until their traditional food. This effect has entered Indonesia for a long time ago, making young adults until middle-aged citizen marked themselves as a Japanese-freak.

Therefore, there are many Japanese Cafés or Restaurants scattered in Indonesia. This case also includes Deco Boco Yatai, one of famous Japanese Café in Padang. Deco Boco Yatai itself means A Wave of Food.

The outside view of Deco Boco Yatai

Deco Boco Yatai's operational hours started from 11.30 AM until 10.00 PM. It has a very friendly atmosphere and the prices of its food are affordable, making all university students love to spend their time here.

Doraemon, Naruto, and Luffy (One Piece) as the wall decoration

Alamsyah (31), the owner of Deco Boco Yatai said, “I ever worked in one of Japanese Restaurant in Japan as an apprentice for three years until I decided to run my own business in Indonesia around the end of 2012.”

Alamsyah, The Owner of Deco Boco Yatai

Deco Boco Yatai has around four employees right now, it used to be six but the other two are already gone to Japan. Those two employees also worked as an apprentice in Japan like Alamsyah for three years before going back to Indonesia.

Until now, Deco Boco Yatai already has three branches of Café. Those two branches are in Andalas University and Padang State University, with the main branch is at Moh. Hatta Street, Padang.

Yakisoba

“Our best seller foods are Okonomiyaki and Ramen. We received so many orders from our customer everyday by those two,” Alamsyah said.

Okonomiyaki

Ramen Teriyaki

Deco Boco Yatai has successfully changed the Indonesian citizen's view of the high prices of Japanese food because their menus started around 15,000—25,000 Rupiah.

Andrey Kurniawan (19), one of Deco Boco Yatai loyal customer said, “I love Ramen Teriyaki most. The seasoning is just right, tasty, and the price is quite affordable too.”

Feeling hungry yet? What are you waiting for? Come and taste these delicious Japanese food at Moh. Hatta Street number 12, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatera, Indonesia.